If you can be like Mr Spock !

My tribute to the iconic Mr Spock

If you can look your Captain in the eye
even though his ship is going down
and reassure him with familiar frown,
" power restored Jim, now we fly! "

If you can stand against invading foe
without fear nor dismay,
through adversity and affray 
remain unfazed, wherever you may boldly go !

If you can laugh off cruel jibe
at how you look, feel no chagrin,
by logic reason, always win
the secrets of the universe, you shall imbibe !

Author's Note

' Live long and prosper '

Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

I guess a few odes may have been written since his passing but this is the first I've read, and it's a very good one. Old geezer that I am, I watched Star Trek when it was a new series, and so have been a Spock fan for quite a long time. Thank you for writing this.

[Tom]

Thank you Samuel, yea, he was an iconic character, a part so played by Leanord Nimroy !

[Miss Sharon]

Oh yes...this is written well and conjures many happy moments in the presence of the captain and Mr. Spock! We all will miss Leonard Nimoy very much. He was a wonderful poet too, did you know that? I have most of his poetry books. ~Sharon

[Tom]

Thank you for your welcome visit and comments and no, I didn't know 'Spock' was a poet among his many other remarkable talents !

[Miss Sharon]

Oh wow...you simply must look up some of his writing. I'm sure Amazon carries it even though they were written some time ago. The ones I have read and recommend are..."Come Be With Me",
"Warmed By Love", "These Words Are For You", "A Lifetime Of Love", "We Are All Children Searching For Love." As you can probably surmise by the titles, Leonard was quite the romantic poet! ~Sharon

[Neville]

You just penned a delightful and otherwise perfectly fitting tribute to good old Mr. Spock Tom, and not only that, you are guaranteed to put a smile on the face of all who visit......Good un

[Tom]

Thank you Neville....' Live long & proper ' !

[Neville]

Gonna try..........N

[Tom]

Prosper.....my typo not great this morning ?

[Neville]

Ha, I like proper

[Sheila Kline]

"Beam me up Scotty" are the words that chime in my head as I read your touching tribute to Mr. Spock!
He certainly stood against foe after foe and ever let logic rule his sway as the secrets of the universe became ours to enjoy!
Wonderful, but where are the crickett players and hens, and adorable animals??? LOL - oh, I know I am being extra bad today! I just can't help "meself"!

[Tom]

Thank you Sheila for your thoughtful words and indeed, he was an iconic character. And worry not, the dogs, hens & cricketers are all fine and there'll be lots to come in my poems about our combined adventures ???

[Lydia Shutter]

He lived long and prospered...and we all know that "resistance is futile" when it comes to the end of a life. A wonderful tribute to an actor who made a difference. Lydi**

[Tom]

I couldn't have put it better myself...my humble thanks indeed Lydia !

[Marie]

THis is a grea tributeto one of my idols.

[Tom]

Thank you Marie !